ElCENTRO_NM

We thank Albuquerque City Councilors for voting in favor of the “Safe Community Places” ordinance on March 16. 🙌🏼A key step toward a more just, safe, and inclusive city for immigrant families. #ImmigrantFriendlyBurqueStrong

Thank you to Valeria for helping us read the following testimony on behalf of Bety, EL CENTRO member, in her absence. The Office of New Americans supports training, job access & stability for workers and businesses. Making it permanent matters. Support #WorkforceDevelopment

EL CENTRO and partners ready to testify 👏🏼 in support of HB124. It builds workforce stability for clean energy, green manufacturing & resilient infrastructure—immigrants can fill these critical jobs with the right support. #ImmigrantFriendlyWorkersStrong

EL CENTRO is present today for the debate and vote on #SB40. This bill sets clear limits to prevent surveillance data from being misused against immigrants or patients seeking care. #ImmigrantFriendlyNMStrong

HB124 passed 5–3 today! 🎉 Thank you to our members for supporting our community. HB124 makes the Office of New Americans permanent and strengthens NM’s workforce. #ImmigrantFriendlyWorkersStrong

“HB124 makes the Office of New Americans permanent and ensures stable support for immigrant workers. Investing in immigrants is investing in New Mexico.” Teresa Hernandez, El CENTRO. 👏🏼

EL CENTRO present at today’s hearing supporting HB124 to make the Office of New Americans permanent. Immigrant workers power NM’s economy—support HB124! ✊🏽

“Immigrant families contribute about $1.4B a year in federal, state, and local taxes. That’s why we must support #HB124—to train workers, help them advance, and strengthen NM’s economy. Investing in immigrant workers is investing in New Mexico’s future.” Mario Aguilar, El Centro.

Today at the legislature, EL CENTRO stands with immigrant workers who power New Mexico’s economy. We support #HB124 to make the Office of New Americans permanent with stable funding. Investing in immigrants is investing in NM. ✊🏽 #nmpol #nmleg #ImmigrantFriendlyNMStrong

EL CENTRO thanks @GovMLG for supporting HB9, the Immigrant Safety Act. This support is key to protecting immigrant families, strengthening our communities, and ensuring public resources are used for safety and dignity. 👏🏼💪🏼#ImmigrantFriendlyNMStrong

EL CENTRO and its members are in Santa Fe for the 4 PM hearing on HB9Plus, the Immigrant Safety Act. This bill says NO to mass deportations and unnecessary detention. Protecting immigrant families protects New Mexico’s values and safety. #nmpol #ImmigrantFriendlyNMStrongStrong

HB9 PLUS “THE IMMIGRANT SAFETY ACT” PASSED TODAY IN THE HOUSE FLOOR👏🏼 Vote Count 40-29💪🏼 #ImmigrantFriendlyNMStrong

TODAY SB40 “DRIVER PRIVACY AND SAFETY ACT” PASSED !! IN THE SENATE TAX, BUSINESS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE💪🏼#ImmigrantFriendlyNMStrong

“I’m here to urge the passage of SB40, the Driver Privacy & Safety Act. Without clear limits on license plate readers, our data can be shared with ICE making communities less safe when immigrants fear calling the police.” Jessica Rams, EL CENTRO member. #DriverPrivacyAndSafety

Today, EL CENTRO members are present supporting the hearing on the Driver Privacy & Safety Act (SB40). Our personal information should never be used to target or criminalize our communities. Privacy is safety. ✊🏽🚗 #SB40 #PrivacyIsSafety #nmpol #nmleg #ImmigrantFriendlyNMStrong